Singapore Noodles for Two

Singapore noodles, a Hong Kong favorite, can sometimes be so heavily seasoned with curry powder that they can feel unpleasantly dusty and gritty. We start by blooming the curry powder in oil, which smooths out the texture and intensifies the flavor. Though the noodles are the main feature in the traditional dish, we tweak the […]
Pear & Cardamom Caramel Upside-Down Cake

The winds are changing and autumn is in the air, which means pears are now in season. This warming, comforting cake makes the most of these gems and is just right for this time of year. The pears get softened by the aromatic, cardamom-infused caramel sauce, and the almond-scented sponge with a hint of orange […]
Peruvian Seafood Chowder

This nourishing bowl of seafood simmered in a base of pureed corn, evaporated milk, squash, and potatoes pulls inspiration from the beloved Peruvian chupe. Right before turning off the heat, gently stir in egg yolks for a satisfying soup with big flavor.
Fresh Grape and Champagne Sorbet
A delicious, cooling, and elegant dessert. The cinnamon really adds a nice touch to the grape flavor. It’s lovely in early fall when grapes are in season.
Roasted Tomato Soup with Ricotta Matzah Balls

It’s been a while since I had fun with a food-culture mash-up and this roasted tomato soup with ricotta matzah balls is probably one of my favorites to date. As the cooler season approaches, matzo ball soup is always on order. But this time, I wanted to combine our heritages and our cultures into […]
Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde

A deeply flavored chile verde that requires only 15 minutes of hands-on work. There's a reason that this Easy Pressure Cooker Green Chili with Chicken is one of our most popular pressure cooker recipes. It's because the flavor-to-work ratio is simply off the charts. Here's the gist of it: Dump some ingredients into a […]